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GRE prep
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Enthymeme | An argument in which one premise is not explicitly stated |
| Dogma | a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true |
| Omniscient | All-knowing |
| Positivism | Recognizing only that which can be scientifically verified or which is capable of logical or mathematical proof |
| Teleology | The explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than the cause by which they arise |
| Parlance | A particular way of speaking common to those a particular job or interest |
| Laity | Lay people, distinct from clergy Or ordinary people, distinct from professionals or experts |
| Pundit | An expert in a particular field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public |
| Spate | A large number of similar things coming in quick succession |
| Cloy | Disgust or sicken with an excess of sweetness or richness |
| Bedizen | Dress up or decorate gaudily |
| Verdant | Green with grass or other rich vegetation |
| Resplendent | Attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous |
| Quiescence | Inactivity |
| Irascible | Having a tendency to be easily angered |
| Ameliorate | Improve |
| Impecunious | Having little or no money |
| Proletariat | Working class |
| Stolid | Calm, dependable, showing little emotion |
| Laconic | Using very few words |
| Gregarious | Sociable |
| Reticent | Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily |
| Stentorian | Loud and powerful |
| Propiniquity | Being close to something |
| Maraud | Go about in search of things to steal or people to attack |
| Parley | A conference between opposing sides |
| Capitulate | Give in / cease to resist |
| Bent (n) | A natural talent or inclination |
| Firebrand | Someone who is very passionate about a cause and ignites radical shifts |
| Panacea | A solution or remedy for all difficulties and diseases |
| Equivocal | Ambiguous |
| Turgid | Swollen OR using pompous or bombastic language |
| Bombastic | High-sounding but with little meaning |
| Sedulous | Showing dedication and diligence |
| Exegesis | Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially scripture |
| Milieu | Social environment |
| Munificence | Being extremely generous |
| Asceticisim | Self-denial and avoiding indulgence |
| Garrulous | Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters |
| Irreverent | Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously |
| Inveterate | Having a particular habit |
| Fatuous | Silly and pointless/complacently foolish |
| Scotch | Decisively put an end to |
| Posit | Put forward as fact or as basis for an argument |
| Eschew | Deliberately avoid or abstain from |
| Misanthropic | Unsociable, disliking other people |
| Hedonistic | Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure |
| Feckless | Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible |
| Nugatory | Useless |
| Runic | Mysterious; secret meaning |
| Truculent | Eager to argue/fight |
| Recalcitrant | Uncooperative towards authority |
| Bellicose | Aggressive, willing to fight |
| Equanimity | Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation |
| Extempore | Without preparation |
| Portent | A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen |
| Capricious | Given to sudden or unaccountable changes in mood or behaviour |
| Parity | Equality, especially in income |
| Deleterious | Causing harm or damage |
| Flagitious | Evil |
| Pleonastic | Using more words than necessary |
| Insouciant | Showing a casual lack of concern |
| Elucidation | Explanation, clarification |
| Obfuscation | Making something obscure |
| Excoriate | Criticize severely |
| Felicitous | Fitting and well chosen |
| Vociferous | Loudly and vehemently expressive |
| Imbibe | Drink (/eat) |
| Ochlocracy | Mob rule |
| Plutocracy | Government by the wealthy |
| Censure | Official reprimand |
| Scintillation | Flash or sparkle of light |
| Quittance | Release from debt or obligation |
| Diffident | Shy or modest from lack of confidence |
| Quotidian | Daily/commonplace |
| Intransigent | Stubborn, refusing to change one's views |
| Excogitate | Think out, plan |
| Iconoclasm | Rejecting cherished and established beliefs, belief in destroying icons |
| Intemperate | Showing lack of control |
| Probity | Integrity |
| Unctuous | Excessively flattering |
| Abstruse ` | Obscure, difficult to understand |
| Esoteric | Only understood by a small group of people with specialized knowledge |
| Recapitulate | Summarize and state the main points of |
| Repudiate | Reject |
| Ubiquitous | Present everywhere |
| Solicitous | Showing interest or concern |
| Irresolute | Hesistant/uncertain |
| Ebullient | Cheerful and full of energy |
| Prevarication | A lie |
| Mendacity | Untruthfulness |
| Baseness | Lack of moral principles; bad character |
| Avarice | Extreme greed for wealth and material gain |
| Temporal | Relating to time or relating to worldly (not spiritual) affairs |
| Debased | Reduced in quality or value |
| Jettison | Drop/get rid of |
| Salubrious | Healthy |
| Pernicious | Subtly harmful |
| Florid | Red complexation/ excessively intricate or elaborate |
| Calumnious | False and defamatory |
| Inveigle | Persuade by deception or flattery |
| Intractable | Hard to control or deal with |
| Evanescent | Soon passing out of memory |
| Recrudescence | Revival |
| Inimical | Tending to obstruct or harm |
| Ineluctable | Can't be avoided or resisted; inescapable |
| Invidious | Likely to arouse resentment or anger |
| Plangent | Loud, mournful tone |
| Denouement | Final outcome |
| Choleric | Bad-tempered or irritable |
| Augury | Omen |
| Conspectus | A summary or overview of a subject |
| Prolific | Plentiful |
| Approbation | Approval or praise |
| Partial | Biased |
| Underwrite | Accept liability for |
| Indemnify | Compensate for harm or loss |
| Paucity | Presence of something in small/insufficient quantities |
| Surfeit | Excessive amount of something |
| Pillory | Attack or ridicule publicly |
| Partisanship | Bias |
| Invulnerable | Impossible to harm or damage |
| Benign | Gentle and kindly / not harmful |
| Interminable | Endless or apparently endless - often hyperbole |
| Posturing | Behaviour intended to impress or mislead |
| Enfeeble | Make weak |
| Delineate | Describe precisely |
| Deftly | Skillfully, quickly, cleverly |
| Presage | Be a sign/warning of |
| Prosaic | Using the style of prose instead of poetry / unromantic and commonplace / unoriginal or unimaginative |
| Nebulous | Hazy/vague |
| Usury | Lending money at unreasonably high interest rates |
| Insipid | Lacking flavour |
| Diatribe | Forceful and bitter verbal attack |
| Coda | Concluding passage of a piece/movement/dance |
| Opprobrium | Harsh criticism |
| Imperious | Arrogant and domineering |
| Amenable | Open to suggestion and easily persuaded |
| Craven | Cowardly |
| Effrontery | Rude and disrespectful behaviour |
| Deference | Polite submission and respect |
| Complaisance | Disposition to please or comply |
| Chicanery | Use of deception |
| Vitiate | Spoil |
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